"A stunning period tale in which the oft-forgotten essence of the American dream is visible in every chapter." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review "Dramatic and suspenseful, full of despair and hope." - Booklist, starred review "The prizefight and deer hunt sequences are worthy of Jack London"- Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel "Poyer, who grew up in Bradford, has been compared to Steinbeck, with good cause." - Pittsburgh Post- Gazette